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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
National Foreign Trade Directory Released
(Minister of state of MSME released national foreign trade directory
Giriraj Singh, Minister of State  for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India & MSME Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Panda, released a directory to facilitate the exporters during the recently concluded International SME Convention- 2018 in New Delhi. The directory provides information about export-import offices of policy makers, regulators, facilitators and all export promotion councils, commodity boards, development authorities, trade & industry organisations, MSMEs which have been set up, approved or sponsored by Government of India.
The Minister said that the directory will be useful for exporters, importers, traders, manufacturers, MSMEs, authorised economic operators, export import management students, new IEC holders and all those involved in export trade.
The directory has been published by International Trade Consultants, New Delhi.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 256
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 87 crore
More than 49 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed87 Crore today. More than 49 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,72,229
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2nd Dose
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88,65,432
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,50,655
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2nd Dose
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1,49,17,439
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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35,50,09,680
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2nd Dose
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7,88,45,995
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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15,81,86,738
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2nd Dose
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7,54,66,028
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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10,06,50,800
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2nd Dose
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5,55,24,416
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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64,25,70,102
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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23,36,19,310
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Total
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87,61,89,412
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 28thSeptember, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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192
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2nd Dose
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10,027
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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452
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2nd Dose
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31,252
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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19,25,501
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2nd Dose
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15,66,705
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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4,63,152
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2nd Dose
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4,84,179
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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2,35,910
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2nd Dose
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2,27,799
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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26,25,207
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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23,19,962
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Total
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49,45,169
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Special Service and Features
STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION HEAD CONSTABLE  IN DELHI POLICE EXAMINATION, 2022
Staff Selection Commission will be conducting “Head Constable {Assistant Wireless Operator /Tele-Printer Operator } in Delhi Police Examination, 2022” in Computer Based Mode. In Southern Region, 18179 candidates have been admitted for the examination. The Examination will be held in 20 Venues at 19 Centres/Cities viz. Guntur, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Kakinada, Nellore, Chirala in Andhra Pradesh; Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar in Telangana and Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore in Tamil Nadu.
2. In Southern Region, the examination will be held for 2 days on 27.10.2022 and 28.10.2022. There will be 3 Shifts – 1st Shift from 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM, 2nd Shift from 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM and 3rd Shift from 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM.
3. Facility to download e-Admission Certificates will be provided in our website in such a way that candidates can download the same ONLY 4 DAYS BEFORE THEIR ACTUAL DATE OF EXAMINATION AND ALL THE SUBSEQUENT DAYS TILL THEIR DATE OF EXAMINATION. These details are also intimated to the candidates through SMS to their mobile numbers and through e-mail to their e-mail IDs as provided by them in their Online Applications.
4. PROHIBITED ITEMS such as watches, books, paper chits, magazines, electronic gadgets  are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED in the examination hall. If any such item is found to be in possession of a candidate in the examination hall, his/her candidature is liable to be cancelled and legal/criminal proceedings could be initiated against him/her. He/she would also be liable to be debarred from appearing in future examinations of the Commission for a period of 3–7 years. Candidates are, therefore, strictly advised not to bring prohibited items and bags into the Examination Venue.
5. Candidates are further requested to note that they shall not be permitted to attend the examination without e-Admission Certificate and Original Valid Identity Proof as enumerated in the Instructions attached with e-Admission Certificate. All candidates are, therefore, requested to download their e-Admission Certificate without fail. For further queries/clarifications, candidates may contact Southern Regional Office Helpline Numbers .
6. The Commission has taken necessary precautions in view of COVID-19 and the candidates are requested to follow the instructions given in e-Admission Certificate regarding COVID-19 scrupulously for safe and smooth conduct of Examination.
7. The Press Note is issued for information and benefit of the candidates
According to a press release issued by K. Nagaraja Regional Director Staff Selection Commission 
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
199.98 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
25,59,840 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,43,449
Active cases stand at 0.33%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.47%
17,790 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,30,81,441
20,528 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
86.94 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,92,569 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Prime Minister's Office
PM welcomes WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine as Ayush Ministry signs host country agreement with WHO
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has conveyed India’s happiness to be the home of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine. He expressed the hope that the center will contribute towards making a healthier planet and leveraging our rich traditional practices for global good.
Ayush Ministry and WHO have signed host country agreement for the center.
Replying to the tweets of Ayush Ministry and WHO the Prime Minister said.
"India is honoured to be home to a state-of-the-art @WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine. This Centre will contribute towards making a healthier planet and leveraging our rich traditional practices for global good."
"Traditional medicines and wellness practices from India are very popular globally. This @WHO Centre will go a long way in enhancing wellness in our society."
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Shri Bhupender Yadav says Government accords huge importance to Blue Economy with focus on sustainable,climate resilient coastal infrastructure and livelihoods of coastal communities
Government is steering ahead with marine spatial planning  to develop blueprint for area-based management with multiple management objectives: Shri Yadav
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav chaired today the 1st General Body Meeting of National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management  an institute under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. He emphasized that Prime Minister accords huge importance to Blue Economy with focus on sustainable and climate resilient coastal infrastructure and livelihoods of coastal communities.
Shri Yadav said Government is steering ahead with marine spatial planning  to develop a blueprint for area-based management with multiple management objectives. The Minister also directed NCSCM to contribute to Mission MISHTI  for mangrove conservation with focus on tangible income to coastal communities.
NCSCM was established in February 2011, as a research institution to support the protection, conservation, restoration, management, and policy advice on coasts. The vision of NCSCM is to promote sustainable coasts through increased partnerships, conservation practices, scientific research, and knowledge management for the benefit and wellbeing of current and future generations.
The National Centre has undertaken several landmark research studies such as mapping of over 34,000 sq. km. of the Ecologically Sensitive Areas , mapping of composite hazard line, preparation of the Coastal Zone Management Plans as per the Coastal Regulation Zone Notifications, 2011 and 2019, cumulative coastal environmental impact assessment, ecosystem goods and services, blue carbon sequestration, ecosystem health report cards among others.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Integrated Management of PDS
To sustain the reforms brought in by scheme on ‘End to End Computerization of Targeted Public Distribution System  Operations’ the Department has launched a new scheme namely “Integrated Management of Public Distribution System ” for implementation during 2018-19 and 2019-20. The main objective of the scheme is to introduce nation-wide portability of ration card holders under National Food Security Act, 2013 , to lift their entitlement foodgrains from any FPS of their choice in the country without the need of obtaining a new ration card, by integrating the existing PDS systems/portals of States/UTs with the Central systems/portals under Central Repository of all NFSA ration cards/beneficiaries thereby enabling One Nation One Ration Card system. The central repository also ensures that no duplicate ration card/beneficiary exist in any State/UT under NFSA. In this regard, so far Memorandum of Understanding  have been signed for the implementation of IM-PDS scheme with 26 States/UTs.
Further, at present the State Governments of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, Tripura, Chhattisgarh  and Madhya Pradesh  have introduced intra-State level portability of ration card holders to lift the foodgrains from any FPS within the State.
With a view to address challenges such as leakage and diversion of foodgrains, inclusion/exclusion errors, fake and bogus ration cards, Government is implementing a scheme on “End-to-End Computerization of Targeted Public Distribution System  Operations”. The scheme comprises digitization of ration cards/beneficiary and other databases, online allocation, computerization of supply-chain management, setting up of transparency portal and grievance redressal mechanisms. As a result of use of technology in PDS operations, the State/UT Governments are able to delete/cancel a total of 2.98 Crore ration cards during 2013-2018.
This information was given in a written reply by the Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Danve Raosaheb Dadarao in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Australia-India-Japan Economic Ministers’ Joint Statement on Supply Chains Resilience
Following is the text of the Joint Ministerial Statement adopted during the Trilateral Ministerial Meeting on supply chain resilience held on 1.9.2020
“1. Australia’s Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Senator the Honourable Simon Birmingham, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, His Excellency Piyush Goyal, and Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, His Excellency Kajiyama Hiroshi held a ministerial videoconference on September 1, 2020.
2. The Ministers reaffirmed their determination to take a lead in delivering a free, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory, transparent, predictable and stable trade and investment environment and in keeping their markets open.
3. In light of the COVID-19 crisis and the recent global-scale changes in the economic and technological landscape, the Ministers underscored the necessity and potential to enhance the resiliency of supply chains in the Indo-Pacific region.
4. Recognizing the pressing need for regional cooperation on supply chain resilience in the Indo- Pacific, the Ministers shared their intention to work toward the launch of a new initiative to achieve the objective through cooperation. They instructed their officials to promptly work out the details of the new initiative for its launch later this year. The Ministers noted the important role of business and academia in realizing the objective.
5. The Ministers called for other countries in the region, which share the afore-mentioned views, to participate in the initiative.”
PIB Headquarters
Gold worth Rs. 15 lakhs seized by Customs At Chennai Airport
On Tuesday one Parthiban,22, from Cuddalore and one Jabarullah Khan, 35, from Pudukkottai arrived from Sharjah by Air India Flight AI 968 and by Srilankan Airline flight UL 121 at the exit. On personal search of Parthiban semi finished crude gold chain weighing 190 gms valued at Rs.7.5 lakhs was recovered which was kept concealed in his trouser pocket. Jabarullah Khan appeared to be nervous and on questioning, if he had anything to declare he gave evasive reply. On persistent questioning, he admitted to have concealed 2 bundles of gold in rubbery spread which was recovered from rectum. On extraction 195 grams of gold valued at Rs. 7.70 lakhs was recovered.
Total 385 grams of gold valued at Rs.15.2 lakhs was recovered and the same were seized under Customs Act 1962.
Further investigation is in progress according to the press release issued by Commissioner of Customs, Anna International Airport, Chennai.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the demise of Pandit Rajan Mishra
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief on the death of Pandit Rajan Mishra.
In a tweet, Shri Modi said that Pandit Rajan Mishra has left an indelible mark on the world of classical music. Departure of Mishra ji who was associated with Banaras Gharana is an irreparable loss for the art and music world. The Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to his family and admirers in this hour of grief.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
MoRTH invites suggestions on CEV road map notification
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification GSR 502  dated 13 Aug 2020 to address the issue of safety requirements, safety of the operator and to ensure safety while such machines are running on public roads along with other vehicles, for Construction Equipment Vehicles holistically in a phased manner .
Currently, certain safety requirements are already mandated for Construction Equipment Vehicles in CMVR, 1989. This Standard aims to introduce AIS  160, to introduce several safety requirements viz Visual Display Requirements, requirements for Operator Station and Maintenance Areas, Non-metallic Fuel Tanks, Minimum Access Dimensions, Access Systems for steps, primary access, alternate exit path and opening, maintenance opening, handrail and handholds, Guards, Visual Display Requirements, Machine mounted audible travel alarms, Articulated Frame Lock, Lift Arm Support Device, Dimensions and requirements for Operator’s Seat, Electro Magnetic Compatibility , Seat Belt and Seat belt anchorages, Roll over Protective Structure , Tip over protection structure , Falling Object Protective Structure , , Operator Field on View, Operator Seat Vibrations for suspended seats, etc.
Additionally, requirements with respect to pass by noise and noise measured at operator ear level are proposed, amend CMVR 96-A and 98-A for brakes and steering effort and turning circle diameter respectively, which were earlier notified vide G.S.R 642  dated 28th July 2000.
Construction Equipment Vehicles are extensively used for carrying out various infrastructure projects. To provide for safety of operator and to ensure safety while such machines are running on public roads along with other vehicles, it is proposed to notify various safety requirements for such vehicles.
The suggestions or comments in this respect can be sent to the Joint Secretary , Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Transport Bhavan, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001  within thirty days from the date of notification.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Govt. of India has so far provided more than 15 crore vaccine to States/UTs Free of Cost
More than 1 crore doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered
More than 80 Lakh doses in addition will be received by the States/UTs in the next 3 days
Vaccination is a crucial pillar of the five point strategy of Government of India to fight the pandemic, which includes Test, Track, Treat and COVID Appropriate Behaviour  as the other complementing and equally important containment and management measures. India launched the world’s largest Vaccination Drive on 16th Jan 2021. A Liberalised and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination will be implemented from 1st May 2021. In its Phase-III, the National Vaccine Strategy aims at liberalised vaccine pricing and scaling up of vaccine coverage. Procurement, eligibility and administration of vaccines have been made flexible as part of the Liberalised vaccination Strategy.
Government of India has so far provided more than 15 crore vaccine doses  to States/UTs Free of Cost. Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 14,64,78,983 doses.
More than 1 crore doses  are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
More than 80 Lakh  doses will be received in addition by the States/UTs in the next 3 days.
Recently some media reports quoting some government officials from Maharashtra have pointed out that the vaccines in the State are finished thereby adversely impacting the vaccination drive in the state. It is clarified that the total COVID vaccine doses received by Maharashtra as on 27th April 2021  are 1,58,62,470. Of this, the total consumption including wastage  was 1,49,39,410. Balance of 9,23,060 doses is still available with the state for administration of vaccine doses to the eligible population groups. Furthermore, 3,00,000 doses of COVID vaccine are in the pipeline for delivery in the next three days.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates India’s junior and cadet archers on winning 11 medals at 2023 World Archery Youth Championships
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated India’s junior and cadet archers on winning 11 medals at the 2023 World Archery Youth Championships.
Retweeting a tweet by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, the Prime Minister tweeted:
“Proud of our archers for excelling in the 2023 World Archery Youth Championships. Their accomplishments augur well for the future of archery in India and will motivate many upcoming archers.”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on MBBS & PG seats in Indian Medical Colleges
67% increase in Medical Colleges from 387 to 648, 87% increase in MBBS seats from 51348 to 96077 and 105% increase in PG seats from 31185 to 64059
22 AIIMS approved with 19 AIIMS having undergraduate courses
A total of 96,077 MBBS seats are available in the country out of which 51,712 in Government Medical Colleges and 44365 in Private Medical Colleges. There are 49,790 PG seats of National Medical Commission  available in the country, out of which 30,384 in Government Medical Colleges and 19,406 in Private Medical Colleges. There are also 12,648 Diplomate of National Board  / Fellowship of National Board  PG seats out of which 4185 in Government institutions and 8463 in Private institutions. In addition, 1621 PG seats are in College of Physicians and Surgeons .
There is an increase of 67% in Medical Colleges from 387 before 2014 to 648 as of now. Further, there is an increase of 87% in MBBS seats from 51348 before 2014 to 96077 as of now and increase of 105% in PG seats from 31185 before 2014 to 64059 as of now. The measures/steps taken by the Government to increase the opportunities for medical studies and expansion of medical education in the Country include: -
- Central Sector Scheme for establishment of new medical college by upgrading district/ referral hospital under which 94 new medical colleges are already functional out of 157 approved.
- Central Sector Scheme for strengthening/ upgradation of existing State Government/Central Government Medical Colleges to increase MBBS and PG seats.
- Central Sector Scheme for “Upgradation of Government Medical Colleges by construction of Super Specialty Blocks”. A total of 60 projects are complete out of 75 approved.
- Under the Central Sector Scheme for setting up of new AIIMS, 22 AIIMS have been approved. Undergraduate courses have started in 19 of these.
- Relaxation in the norms for setting up of Medical College in terms of requirement for faculty, staff, bed strength and other infrastructure.
- DNB qualification has been recognized for appointment as faculty to take care of shortage of faculty.
- Enhancement of age limit for appointment/ extension/ re-employment against posts of teachers/Dean/Principal/ Director in medical colleges upto 70 years.
As per information received from the State Government of Madhya Pradesh, the State in order to promote education in regional languages has taken a decision to impart medical education in Hindi as a pilot project.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- Over 131 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive today afternoon.
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 94,742
- Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.27%; Lowest since March 2020
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.36%; Highest since March 2020
- 8,251 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,40,97,388
- 9,419 new cases in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 66 days
- Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 25 days
- 65.19 cr Total Tests conducted so far
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